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Wed, 4 May 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael McNamara
319. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22221/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Departmental Priorities
Michael McNamara
284. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to introduce rules on noise governing the use of bird scarers or crow bangers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Michael McNamara
285. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a progress report on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; the number of properties connected; the number of properties surveyed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20224/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
388. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed new NCT centre for Shannon, County Clare; will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20220/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
389. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the test centres nationwide; the average waiting time nationally at present for the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Office of Public Works
Michael McNamara
536. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW is responsible for the upkeep of embankments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19207/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
737. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19977/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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United Nations
Michael McNamara
755. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the proposed role of Special Envoy for Freedom of Expression to the UN will be proceeded with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20229/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
784. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare given that this person applied online on 27 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20961/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
787. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21080/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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School Transport
Michael McNamara
892. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education the status of the national review currently being conducted into the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20104/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Michael McNamara
904. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education if she will reverse the cuts to special education supports which have just been reduced in a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20354/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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School Transport
Michael McNamara
919. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20537/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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State Pensions
Michael McNamara
1090. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive their 1% national wage increase which was due to be paid on 1 February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21054/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Michael McNamara
1282. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice the additional policing measures that will put in place at Lisdoonvarna, County Clare given the 300% increase in the population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20192/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Michael McNamara
1283. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if she will ensure a permanent presence of gardaí with Ukrainian language skills in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare given the increase in population numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Hospital Admissions
Michael McNamara
1583. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the details of the incidence of presentations at hospitals in the State with myocarditis, aneurysms and clotting disorders, by month in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20226/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Departmental Appointments
Michael McNamara
1584. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if the proposed role of professorship of public health strategy and leadership at Trinity College, Dublin will be proceeded with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20227/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael McNamara
1585. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for hip and-or knee surgery and cataract surgery in counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20228/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael McNamara
1672. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the number of type 1 diabetes patients who have had appointments at University Hospital Limerick cancelled between March 2020 and February 2022, inclusive; the steps that will be taken to give appointments to them, as a matter of urgency, given the risks posed as a result of the cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20501/22]
Wed, 6 Apr 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael McNamara
231. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an ophthalmology appointment given that this person is waiting for four years or more for this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18589/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
432. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18394/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Farm Costs
Michael McNamara
129. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider a future review of the €400 per hectare grant being offered to encourage farmers to plant additional barley, wheat and oats in view of the anticipated further increase in fuel, fertiliser and other production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael McNamara
89. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16811/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Michael McNamara
155. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if a full public inquiry, or in the alternative, an investigation conducted by an outside policing agency will be carried out into the killing of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16223/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Michael McNamara
574. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 635 of 22 February 2022, if she has received further information from An Garda Síochána regarding the new operational uniform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16354/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
32. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when licenses (details supplied) will issue from the Irish Aviation Authority given that some aircraft engineers have been waiting for five months or more for these licences and are missing out on job opportunities in Shannon and Cork airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15236/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
74. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15241/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
Michael McNamara
167. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice if she has committed to establishing a reception centre for refugees at Shannon airport similar to the one established at Dublin Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15245/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
Michael McNamara
168. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice when the reception centre for refugees at Shannon airport will become operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15246/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Departmental Funding
Michael McNamara
142. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Exchequer directly or indirectly funds an organisation (details supplied); if so, the cost to the Exchequer of funding the organisation in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14577/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Departmental Funding
Michael McNamara
143. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Exchequer directly or indirectly funds an organisation (details supplied); if so, the cost to the Exchequer of funding the organisation in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14578/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Michael McNamara
144. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is any statutory impediment or conflict of interest for an officer of An Taisce becoming a trustee or director of organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14579/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Social Welfare Rates
Michael McNamara
594. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not yet received the €5.00 increase for all social welfare recipients given that it came into effect since the 1 January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14117/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Michael McNamara
644. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14940/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Hospital Services
Michael McNamara
1080. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the rate of theatre utilisation in University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle in 2019 and 2021, respectively; the rate of theatre utilisation in Ennis, Nenagh and St. John’s hospitals, respectively, in 2019 and 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael McNamara
1098. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15076/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael McNamara
1161. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a long overdue transfer of entitlement will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15077/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Proposed Legislation
Michael McNamara
1162. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a commitment, expressed or implied made in the Programme for Government 2020 to enact legislation within the lifetime of the current Government that would provide for unfettered access to the general public to privately owned lands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14576/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
227. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite a passport for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13591/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Heritage Sites
Michael McNamara
38. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a funding proposal from Clare County Council and or a company (details supplied) in relation to the potential transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in County Clare to the local authority; the details of all engagement between his Department and Clare County Council and the company on the proposal to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13141/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Disability Services
Michael McNamara
173. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the additional staffing resources that are being provided to the Children’s Disability Network Team in County Clare for the purpose of reducing waiting lists in County Clare; the measures that will be taken to further improve service delivery in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13142/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Health Services
Michael McNamara
174. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when the new chronic disease management hub will become fully operational in County Clare; the location, functions and staffing details of the hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13143/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Farm Costs
Michael McNamara
236. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider providing financial or other assistance to farmers whose farming enterprises require the purchase of fertiliser given the unprecedented increase in fertiliser prices over recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13138/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Energy Infrastructure
Michael McNamara
160. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if deliveries of Russian coal to Moneypoint power station have been disrupted due to of European Union sanctions on Russia; if alternative sources of coal supplies for the power station have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13008/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Michael McNamara
286. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12534/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael McNamara
533. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an urgent cataract appointment at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12584/22]
Wed, 2 Mar 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Michael McNamara
160. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with an urgent appointment for a PET scan at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11819/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Departmental Data
Michael McNamara
139. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the breakdown of the number of site visits hosted by the IDA in counties Galway, Clare and Limerick in 2019, 2020 and 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11427/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Fuel Poverty
Michael McNamara
175. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures put in place by his Department to alleviate fuel and energy poverty in County of Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/22]